From Zero to Builder: My Honest Review of Google's 5-Day AI Agents Course

Introduction
I’ve always been curious about AI, but honestly, I thought building "AI Agents" required years of coding experience and a supercomputer. When I saw the Google 5-Day AI Agents Intensive Course, I decided to give it a shot.
​I am writing this post to share my genuine experience, what I learned, and why I think every developer (even a beginner) should explore Agentic AI.
​The "Aha!" Moment: LLMs vs. Agents
Before this course, I used ChatGPT and Gemini just for chatting. I thought:
​Chatbot = Talks to you.
​Agent = ?
​During the course, the biggest concept that clicked for me was this: "LLMs have knowledge, but Agents have tools."
An LLM can tell you how to book a ticket. An Agent can actually go online, find the flight, and book it for you. That difference changed how I look at coding.
​My Learning Journey
The 5 days were intense but structured perfectly.
​Reasoning: I learned how models "think" before they act.
​Tools: Connecting the AI to real-world data (like Google Search or databases).
​Orchestration: Making the AI follow a specific workflow.
​My Capstone Project Idea: The "Study Buddy Agent"
For my project, I wanted to build something that solves a real problem for students like me. I worked on a concept for a "Personal Exam Prep Agent."
​Instead of just summarizing a PDF, this agent:
​Reads my study notes.
​Identifies the weak areas where I need help.
​Creates a custom quiz to test me.
​It’s simple, but it saves hours of manual work. The fact that I could prototype this logic in just a few days proves how powerful these new Google tools are.
​Why This Matters
The best part about this course wasn't just the code—it was the confidence it gave me. I realized that you don't need to be an expert in Machine Learning to build smart apps. You just need to understand how to "guide" the AI.
​What's Next?
I am planning to refine my agent further and maybe add a voice feature so I can practice for my viva/oral exams.
​Thank you to the Google and Kaggle team for making this knowledge accessible!
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